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VOTER EDUCATION: |
PUBLIC FINANCING: The Commission provides an optional public financing program to qualified statewide and legislative candidates. They must meet certain requirements, among them collecting a certain number of $5 qualifying contributions and agreeing not to accept contributions from PACs and corporations. |
CAMPAIGN FINANCE ENFORCEMENT: The Commission enforces the Clean Elections Act, including the public financing program, and has the authority to assess civil penalties on both participating and non-participating candidates. |
CLEAN ELECTIONS FUND: The voters of Arizona established the Citizens Clean Elections Fund, which is comprised from the following: • 10% surcharge on all civil penalties and criminal fines.
• Civil penalties paid by candidates.
• $5 qualifying contributions collected from participating candidates. |
VISION STATEMENT
Through the successful implementation of the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Act, the Commission seeks to improve the integrity of Arizona state government and promote public confidence in the Arizona political process.
AUTHORITY
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission was established by the enactment of the Citizens Clean Elections Act, A.R.S., Title 16, Chapter 6, Article 2. In addition to administering the provisions of Article 2, the Commission promulgates rules and enforces A.R.S. §§ 16-940 through 16-961.
1616 W. Adams, Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Main Phone: 602-364-3477
Toll-Free: 877-631-8891
Fax: 602-364-3487
Email: ccec@azcleanelections.gov